Magnolia

Magnolia


Description: Magnolia possesses a large built-up area, extending over a large, rectangular surface to the shores of Sciliora. Splitting the city vertically and horizontally is a series of large roads. The whole place is western in style, with its buildings being mildly reminiscent of neat Medieval ones. Located almost in the middle of the city, overlooking the Central Path is Kardia Cathedral, one of Magnolia's most important and distinctive landmarks. In the northernmost part of the city, sitting on the shore of Lake Scilliora, is Fairy Tail's building. To the west, on a hill overlooking the built-up area, is the Guild's female dormitory, Fairy Hills. In the southeastern section of the city is the train station. Near the city's western border - to the north of the train station - is the entrance to the park.

Localization: Magnolia is located in the center of the southeastern part of Fiore, with the sea and Hargeon City not too far to the south. A series of minor built-up areas (namely Onibus, Kunugi, Oshibana and Clover Town) are linked to Magnolia by a railway line to the north, and the state boundary with the nation of Bosco lies to the east.

Politics: Magnolia is governed by lord Medias Syrases. The city has been under the governance of the noble Syrases since it has been founded. Most nobles find Medias a strange and odd lord, but he is deeply loved by all of his citizens. He loves to crack jokes constantly and knows how to have a good time. The citizens enjoy the fact that Medias throws all sorts of festivals in Magnolia. He has supported the Fairy Tail guild through various hardships that they have endured in the past.

Economy: Magnolia relies mostly on outsiders spending their money at all the shops in the city. The city also generates a lot of income with all the money spent at the many festivities. There are a lot of adventurers and merchants traveling through Magnolia, often making a quick purchase before they leave.

Culture: Magnolia is a festive city with many events occurring throughout the year. Lord Medias loves these festivities and finds it a fun way to generate income for their city rather than focusing his time on trade. Not only do the locals enjoy these festivals, but outsiders travel from all over Fiore to be a part of these festivals from time to time depending on their interests. The locals are open to outsiders. Many believe this open-minded attitude is the work of lord Medias, since his festivals brought locals a lot more in contact with outsiders.

Locations



Fairy Tail Guild: Fairy Tail's headquarters is located in the southern part of the city not far from the coast, and lies near Fairy Hills and Kardia Cathedral. It consists out of three floors and takes on a shape reminiscent of a pagoda with each floor being smaller than the one below it and sitting on the latter's roof.

Kardia Cathedral: The Kardia Cathedral is one of the churches that follows the teachings of Illumin. It is located almost in the middle of the city, overlooking the central path. Most citizens can be found here praying for something good to happen, confessing their sins or repenting for them in the form of more prayers or good deeds to regain the favor of the heavens.

Magnolia Streets: The streets of Magnolia Town are quite similar to that of most towns with a medieval feel to it. There are many canals running through the city with little boats in it that belong to the citizens. Citizens often transport their goods via the canal towards the market.

Magnolia Station: Magnolia's station is inside a medium-size terminal building decorated finely with many green colors. Some merchants in Magnolia have taken their time to set up booths here to sell wares straight to customers off the train. It seems almost impossible to get bored waiting for a train here, as one can spend their time shopping or dining in here. The merchants pay a fee to the station to do this, which is then used to pay the cleaners and other workers around the station to keep it running properly.

South Gate Park: As the name mentions the park is located in the southern parts of the town near the gate. There are several wooden benches where people can sit to relax and some simple routes leading through the park so people can enjoy a nice walk. When the weather is nice people seem to be relaxing a lot out here.

Magnolia Baths: The public baths is a perfect place to relax after a long day. Around the waters of the baths, a few trees and bushes protrude from the ground, which is embedded by tile rocks. The waters are enclosed by several blocks of stone and are decorated with leaves and acorns. A bamboo wall divides the baths into two separate sections; one for men and the other for women.

NPCs



Medias Syrases: Most nobles find Medias a strange and odd lord, but he is deeply loved by all of his citizens. He loves to crack jokes constantly and knows how to have a good time. The citizens enjoy the fact that Medias throws all sorts of festivals in Magnolia. He has supported the Fairy Tail guild through various hardships that they have endured in the past.

Guard Captain Devon: Devon is the captain of the guards in Magnolia. He takes his job seriously and scouts the town daily, ensuring that his guards are doing a good job. When protecting the castle from an attack long ago, he received a huge scar across his face. From that day on he never took off his helmet anymore, afraid that it might scare the citizens.

Khalash Saton: Khalash is the owner of the Mag Drug Magic Shop. He is an old fellow and knows quite a bit about magic. In the past he used to be a traveling merchant, but after falling in love with Magnolia he had decided to stop roaming around in order to set up a shop in there. He sells all sorts of magical items in his shop.

Barras Berend: Barras is a smith who sells all sorts weapons and armors. He is a kind guy with a lot good in him. His skills even caught the eye of the lord, which got him the task of supplying equipment for the guards and knights of Magnolia. Even though this alone grants him a pretty stable income, he still loves to produce for other customers as well.

Father Jerad: Father Jerad might be young but his devotion to the teachings of Illumin have made him one of the youngest priests ever in charge of a church. He offers a shoulder to lean on whenever the citizens are distressed, and manages to lift up the spirits of everyone with his kind words, regardless whether they are a believer or not.

Olly the Baker: Olly is the owner of Olly's Cake Shop in Magnolia. He makes the most delicious pies, cupcakes, muffins, and donuts. He often has mages helping him around the shop to make his life a bit easier. When lord Medias has a party, he always asks Olly to make a lot of his specialties. Most outsiders have come here to at least try one of his delicious treats.

Tyler: Tyler is a young boy who is trying to search for his missing master. Even though he has been told by most people that his master either abandoned him, or that he died during a battle, he still believes that his master is out there waiting to be rescued by Tyler. Despite being young, he is quite smart for his age.

Bella Missandra: The owner of the Magnolia bathhouse. Though she is old, she uses magic to make herself appear much younger than she actually is. She is very vain, and will not tolerate anyone who brings up her age. She runs the bathhouse with a special sort of efficiency, not tolerating anything out of place.

Old Hermit: Having long since forfeited his given name, the hermit lives alone in the trunk of a tree in the East Forest. He has quite the set-up in there, and lives a surprisingly comfortable life. While he has isolated himself from the rest of the town, he is by no means anti-social, and is always glad to have company in his humble tree home.

Teacher Sandine: Sandine is a teacher in one of the schools in Magnolia. She is known for requesting mages to help her out around the school with miscellaneous tasks. Due to this she is quite known by most of the mages in Magnolia, since most of them have done at least some sort job for the school. The kids in her classes love her and her efforts of making school more fun.